My son Scott was born with congenital heart disease, and was not expected to live to the age of five. When he was about 28 years old he got on the list to receive a heart/lung transplant, as he was deteriorating every year. We promoted organ donation as much as we could, even going on the PHIL DONAHUE show. Scott wanted to give up many times, but he always bounced back and was so very courageous.

"THE BEEPER RULED OUR LIVES"

On May 21,1994

Scott lost the battle, and I lost my true inner spirit, along with my first born and only son, and my two daughters lost their big brother. He died, as we all stood there in shock, total disbelief, and I guess he was just plain tired of it all. He left behind his wife, and son, age 6 at the time, now 21, and a mirror image of Scott. He was such a hero to so very many.

Lorraine's Heroes

1. SON, SCOTT SPENCER 1964-1994 "How brave he was while waiting for his transplant"

* All Potential Organ Donors

* Husband, Jimmy Smart

* My sister, Phyllis

* And Lots Of Pride For Our Children and Grandchildren

And for making Scott their friend while he was with us, our thanks goes out to

* Steve Hall, Shotgun and The Shotgun Red Band

* Waylon Jennings * Loretta Lynn * Ira and Judy Allen

And to all the folks in Maine and to all the country music celebrities and staff, and other
business' everywhere who cared enough to donate to his many benefits.

Someday we hope to do what Jerry Lewis encouraged us to do: Start a yearly telethon
to raise money for transplant candidates to get on the waiting list, and also to help
the recipients with their needs long after the transplant. We know it's a lot of hard work,
but we believe the Country Music Industry would be a great place to start.

Thank you and God Bless,
 

I will add the song we wrote before Scott died, called "Leave Behind A Part of You"
(and a part of you will live)